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Responsible down use – Eiderdown, mama eider duck has some down to spare.

Winter is approaching once again, and the naked human needs to start thinking about how to stay warm when the cold creeps in. Icelandic farmers have l...

Business, LifestyleSeptember 19, 2016
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Eiderdown, a generation of warmth unique to Iceland

In the artic skirts of Iceland, there exists a substance like no other. Known for centuries as natures greatest insulator it has been used by common I...

Business, IcelandJuly 14, 2016
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Unique relationship between the eider and farmers

A documentary showing the unique relationship between the eider and farmers is being aired on RÚV (‘The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service&...

Business, HistoryMay 10, 2016
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The three Ps that make Icelandic eiderdown duvets so expensive: Paucity – Performance – Pedigree

Naturally limited forever, Icelandic eiderdown accounts for around 85 per cent of the global supply, with its high price being linked to its rarity. A...

Environment, IcelandMay 13, 2015
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Fake eiderdown duvets more common than you might think

According to Hreggviður Magnússon, economist and expert in the eiderdown market, it is clear that people are buying fake eiderdown products, or at bes...

Business, IcelandOctober 6, 2014

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